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Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before

December 28, 2023
Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous bans and what led to them. NYC wants e-bikes stopped at the border Earlier this year, NYC announced an…
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The 5 AI stories I’m waiting for in 2024 | The AI Beat

December 28, 2023
Exactly a year ago, I published an AI Beat column that detailed 5 AI stories I was waiting to cover in 2023. Thanks to what I like to call a constant ‘tsunami’ of AI news in the wake of OpenAI’s November 2022 release of ChatGPT, I didn’t have to wait long: From GPT-4…
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11 data predictions for AI-centric enterprise growth in 2024

December 28, 2023
The year 2023 was all about adopting generative AI and foundation models. However, as organizations raced to bring gen AI front and center in their workflows, they realized how important it was to get their data affairs in order. While companies always understood the role of high-quality data in business success, the rise of gen AI reinforced its value, making sure it was the point of focus for…
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It's game over for Hyperloop One

December 22, 2023
Hyperloop One, the futurist transportation company (in case you forgot) that promised to whisk passengers and cargo in vacuum-sealed tubes at jet speeds from city to city, is officially over – but this time, it’s for real. According to Bloomberg, the much-hyped, long-beleaguered company will officially close its doors on December 31. Elon Musk put forth his original idea in an “alpha…
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The Sigma 14mm F1.4 Art is the best Ultra Wide Lens

December 22, 2023
My gear of the year is the Sigma 14mm F1.4 Art lens: a big, heavy and glorious ultra-wide prime lens with a fast aperture. Recent Videos I know, I know. I did it again. I picked another fast, ultra-wide lens as my Gear of the Year. At this point, you could call it a trend. If you haven’t read my Gear of the Year articles over the past few years, now is probably the best time to point out…
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